Defense Transitions Drill – Video
This week’s video shows the Defensive Transitions drill. This drill is a quick power skating drill done on a face-off circle, and is used to develop agility, mobility, and transition power in your skaters. It’s an especially good drill for defensemen to master.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17561woJ7MI
Teaching Key Points:
- Use powerful cross-overs after your transitions to cover ice
- Use one-foot stops on the transitions
- Practice quick starts from the middle
- Stay low the entire time
- Keep the stick in control and in front of the body
- Run the drill both directions
